A so-called 'red card' system to veto unwanted EU laws has reportedly been agreed as part of the UK reform deal with the European Union.
EU Council president Donald Tusk is set to reveal a draft arrangement for Britain's relationship with Brussels.
It will be put to leaders at an EU summit on the 18th and 19th of February.
UK Prime Minister David Cameron would then be expected to hold an in-out EU referendum in June this year.
However, Donald Tusk has warned of some 'outstanding issues' which are thought to relate to Britain's attempts to curb welfare payments to migrants.
Theo Usherwood says the 'red card' is being presented as important by Downing Street.
IN: "It is…
OUT: …be happy."
DUR: 36 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0202eu-usherwood1.mp3
EU Council president Donald Tusk is set to reveal a draft arrangement for Britain's relationship with Brussels.
It will be put to leaders at an EU summit on the 18th and 19th of February.
UK Prime Minister David Cameron would then be expected to hold an in-out EU referendum in June this year.
However, Donald Tusk has warned of some 'outstanding issues' which are thought to relate to Britain's attempts to curb welfare payments to migrants.
Theo Usherwood says the 'red card' is being presented as important by Downing Street.
IN: "It is…
OUT: …be happy."
DUR: 36 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0202eu-usherwood1.mp3